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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Foster throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
Foster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Miller shoots in and bounces Foster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster trying to control the position.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller wants to stand but Foster is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller drops back looking for a leg! Foster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Foster manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Foster's guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Foster's legs - danger averted.
Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foster works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Foster.
Miller is not content to let Foster control the position.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Foster throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Foster trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Foster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Foster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Foster dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Foster lands a head kick!
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Miller tries to clinch there but Foster circles away.
Foster wants to clinch.
Foster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller is looking to escape.
Foster is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller tries to clinch but Foster is having none of it.
Foster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Foster is out of range.
Foster tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Foster's guard now.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Miller drives through and clinches with Foster against the cage.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Foster tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Foster taking a breather.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller stalling.
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
Foster tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Miller decides to stand back up. Miller steps back and let's Foster get back to his feet.
Foster tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foster did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Foster!
Miller controlling from mount.
Foster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Foster tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Foster tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Foster is trying to control but can't.
Foster missing with punches from the bottom.
James Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Let's hope that Miller has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Foster is trying to control but can't.
Foster tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller passes to side control.
Foster is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Miller decides to stand back up. Miller steps back and let's Foster get back to his feet.
Foster throws a leg kick but Miller checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster misses with a takedown
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Foster misses with a takedown
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Miller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willie O brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killington has chosen Damn it Feels Good to be a Gangsta- Geto boys as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie O brian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Killington!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killington shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from O brian as Killington shoots in.
A punch combination from Killington misses.
Crunch! O brian slams his shin into Killington's torso.
Killington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
O brian is not content to let Killington control the position.
O brian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O brian tries to get out of the position.
O brian punching from the bottom.
O brian tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Still in half guard, Killington seems content to control.
Killington is trying to control. O brian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O brian is looking to improve his position.
O brian flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
O brian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killington on the ground.
O brian flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
O brian lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Buzz Killington has been cut.
O brian scores with a spinning back kick!
Killington looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O brian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killington counters with a single leg into guard. O brian didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O brian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O brian throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
O brian throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
O brian uses the cage to get back to his feet.
O brian's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and O brian duly obliges.
O brian throws a right and a left that Killington avoids nicely.
O brian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O brian pinned against the cage. O brian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Willie O brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Killington.
O brian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Killington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Willie O brian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O brian moves into range and clinches up with Killington.
O brian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O brian stalks Killington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killington's face. Killington staggers backwards, shaken.
O brian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O brian tries to avoid it but Killington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O brian to the ground. O brian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O brian clinches up against the cage.
O brian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killington fails with a takedown attempt.
O brian scores with a head kick.
O brian throws a head kick that Killington semi-blocks.
O brian throws a head kick that half lands.
Horrible takedown by Killington or perhaps it was just good defense by O brian which made him look bad.
O brian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
O brian's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and O brian duly obliges.
O brian misses with a double jab.
O brian looks to clinch
and Killington counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for O brian!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killington avoids the attempt from O brian to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington controlling the position easily from mount.
O brian throwing hammer fists to the chest of Killington. What's that going to do exactly?
O brian can't escape the position.
Killington looking to isolate an arm here. O brian doesn't see it coming and as Killington extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Killington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buzz Killington!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sherman Paul enters the cage!
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sherman Paul!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paul fails with the takedown.
Paul tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paul tries to clinch but Davis moves away
and Davis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Paul!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paul is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
Paul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Davis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Paul is on top in guard.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Paul trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis wants to control but Paul passes easily into half guard.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Paul uses his free foot to push down on Davis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davis.
Paul avoids the attempt from Davis to control.
Paul landing strikes from the mount and Davis is in trouble!
Davis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Paul is landing with strikes from the back.
Paul looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Davis right now.
Paul avoiding Davis 's attempts to control his hands.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Paul tries to get the hooks in deep but Davis pushed the leg off.
Davis tries to escape the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Paul. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
You can see the frustration on Davis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Paul avoiding Davis 's attempts to control his hands.
Paul is working for a rear naked choke. Davis is not defending it well and Paul has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Davis refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Davis's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sherman Paul!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Caletree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Caletree struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Ray Caletree told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Caletree!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caletree fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Caletree crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gregor - the referee stops the clock and Caletree gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gregor. Caletree manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gregor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gregor cracks the inside of Caletree's front leg.
Gregor scores with a nice body kick.
Caletree looks gassed!
Gregor lands with a kick to the temple. Caletree shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gregor throws a front kick that sends Caletree stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gregor gets a clinch.
Gregor lands a damaging elbow.
Gregor landing knees to the body.
Gregor lands a knee to the head.
Gregor landing knees to the head.
Gregor lands an elbow inside.
Caletree takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gregor scores with a knee to the head.
Gregor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Caletree takes a knee right on the jaw!
Caletree is rocked!
Gregor connects with a knee to the head.
Caletree is still on wobbly legs! Can Gregor finish him?
Gregor lands a big knee! That's hurt Caletree! Oh, he's all over the place! Gregor lands another knee that sends Caletree to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Gregor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Vascetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Sigurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Vascetti!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigurdsson lands with a shot to the body.
Sigurdsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Mike Vascetti has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vascetti throws a chopping leg kick but Sigurdsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vascetti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sigurdsson takes a swing at Vascetti's ribcage but misses.
Vascetti tries for a takedown but Sigurdsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vascetti moves forwards but Sigurdsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vascetti ducks straight into an uppercut from Sigurdsson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Vascetti maanges to regain guard straight away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vascetti has eaten all the pies!
Sigurdsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sigurdsson works over Vascetti with some ground and pound from guard.
Sigurdsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vascetti moves away from the strike by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson cracks Vascetti with a big right hand and Vascetti goes down!
Vascetti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vascetti looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sigurdsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sigurdsson won't allow Vascetti to get back to his feet.
Vascetti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sigurdsson controls the pace.
Vascetti wants to get back to his feet but Sigurdsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sigurdsson controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vascetti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sigurdsson content to stall in guard here.
Sigurdsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vascetti's guard.
Sigurdsson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sigurdsson looks to land a left hand but Vascetti moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Sigurdsson misses the target.
Sigurdsson cracks Vascetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Sigurdsson misses.
Vascetti misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Sigurdsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson looks to land a right hand but Vascetti moved out of range.
Vascetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vascetti slips a jab from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson scores with a hook.
Sigurdsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Vascetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigurdsson connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sigurdsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sigurdsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vascetti slips a jab and a cross from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson misses with a straight left.
Sigurdsson throws a lazy right hand but Vascetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sigurdsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Vascetti should have avoided that one.
Sigurdsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson cracks Vascetti with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Vascetti falls to his knees and Sigurdsson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Sigurdsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Connors!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Connors sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Connors tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connors manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connors is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Connors takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams forces Connors back against the cage and clinches.
Williams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Williams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looking to control but Connors passes into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams wants to control but Connors is keeping busy.
Williams is looking to escape.
Williams won't allow Connors to pass to mount.
Connors wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Connors takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connors defends it nicely.
Williams dives in and grabs Connors's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connors pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Connors avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams jumps guard.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is trying to hold Connors in close to prevent damage but Connors has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Connors content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Connors trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Connors looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Connors is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Connors keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams trying to get back to full guard but Connors takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Connors can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams successfully pulls guard.
Connors trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams controls Connors momentarily but Connors frees himself.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connors throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Connors drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Connors off! Connors jumps back into Williams's guard.
Connors won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Connors trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Connors is breathing heavily.
Williams unloading with bombs!
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Williams goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Connors turns into him and now he's in Williams's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controls Connors momentarily but Connors frees himself.
Connors wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Connors is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is wriggling around but Connors manages to pass to half guard.
Williams tries to kick Connors off in order to stand up. Connors Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Connors blocks the strikes from Williams.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams throws a body punch but Connors moves out of range.
Williams forces Connors back against the cage and clinches.
Williams pulls guard.
Connors trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams is looking to stand up but Connors isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Connors is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Williams dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams tightens his grip and picks Connors up, before dumping him to the ground. Connors manages to land in guard.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Connors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Connors looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Connors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connors can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand but Connors has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Connors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams trying to control but Connors is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Connors defends it.
Connors is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is stalling here. Connors is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Williams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Connors has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Williams tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Connors presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Connors prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniel Connors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connors avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Royal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by Remedy by Cold. Sammy Royal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Royal!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Royal.
No joy there for Royal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis really is a fat lump.
Royal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Royal.
Royal misses with a few strikes there.
Royal misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Royal.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Royal counters with a one-two to the body.
Lewis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Royal forces Lewis back against the cage and clinches.
Royal swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Royal throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Royal.
Royal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis is pressed against the cage. Royal pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Lewis! Two more big strikes from Royal and Lewis crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sammy Royal!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stoner McWeeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Torremolinos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torremolinos has chosen Dont Stop Believing as his entrance music. Stoner McWeeder had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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20
163 lbs
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18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stoner McWeeder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Torremolinos!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torremolinos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torremolinos shoots in and bounces McWeeder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Torremolinos trying to control but McWeeder is working from the bottom.
McWeeder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torremolinos on the ground.
Torremolinos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McWeeder throws a series of punches but Torremolinos moves out of range.
Torremolinos scores with a takedown into McWeeder's guard.
McWeeder kicks Torremolinos off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torremolinos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McWeeder takes the fight into the clinch.
McWeeder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McWeeder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torremolinos.
McWeeder rushes Torremolinos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McWeeder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torremolinos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McWeeder sprawls well initially but Torremolinos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWeeder is breathing heavily.
McWeeder wants to improve his position but Torremolinos is controlling well.
McWeeder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McWeeder tries to get out of the position.
Torremolinos is trying to control the action in half guard but McWeeder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torremolinos stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeeder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from McWeeder misses.
McWeeder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McWeeder leaves Torremolinos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torremolinos thows a body shot but no joy.
McWeeder looks to land a combination but Torremolinos avoids it well.
Torremolinos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McWeeder counters with a low kick, right behind Torremolinos 's knee.
Torremolinos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McWeeder darts in and clinches Torremolinos up against the cage.
Torremolinos keeps control of McWeeder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Torremolinos jumps guard but McWeeder stands there with Torremolinos around his waist. Torremolinos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stoner McWeeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Torremolinos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeeder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torremolinos ducks under a wild hook from McWeeder.
McWeeder fails with the takedown.
Torremolinos shoots in for a takedown but McWeeder shows good takedown defense.
McWeeder misses with a few strikes there.
McWeeder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torremolinos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torremolinos shoots in but no luck this time.
McWeeder gets caught flat footed, as Torremolinos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McWeeder keeping moving, preventing Torremolinos from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Torremolinos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McWeeder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torremolinos.
Torremolinos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McWeeder counters with a two punch combo.
Torremolinos lands a two punch combo.
Torremolinos wants to clinch but McWeeder slips to the side
and McWeeder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Torremolinos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torremolinos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McWeeder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McWeeder postures up.
Torremolinos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torremolinos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McWeeder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McWeeder blocks a head kick by Torremolinos.
Torremolinos shoots in but McWeeder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Torremolinos doesn't manage to clinch there - McWeeder circles away.
McWeeder lands a nice hook to Torremolinos's body. Torremolinos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torremolinos doesn't manage to clinch there - McWeeder circles away.
Torremolinos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McWeeder avoids it really well and circles away.
Stoner McWeeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Torremolinos.
McWeeder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McWeeder showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torremolinos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torremolinos throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and McWeeder manages to pass to side control.
Torremolinos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McWeeder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torremolinos is trying to get back to his feet.
Torremolinos is looking for a sweep.
Torremolinos gets back to half guard.
Torremolinos tries to roll over but McWeeder keeps him under control.
Torremolinos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Torremolinos has a hand on McWeeder's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McWeeder takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McWeeder thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Torremolinos is looking to improve his position but McWeeder isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stoner McWeeder dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Torremolinos throws a low kick but McWeeder avoids it.
Torremolinos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McWeeder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torremolinos wants to land a leg kick but McWeeder is out of range.
Torremolinos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torremolinos looks for a takedown but McWeeder sprawls well.
Torremolinos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McWeeder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torremolinos throws a nice looking combination but McWeeder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torremolinos fails with the takedown
and McWeeder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McWeeder.
McWeeder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torremolinos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McWeeder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stoner McWeeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Torremolinos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeeder tries to bum rush Torremolinos with a series of wild strikes but Torremolinos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McWeeder throws a one two combo.
McWeeder checks a leg kick.
Torremolinos with a lazy takedown attempt
and McWeeder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McWeeder.
McWeeder breaks the clinch.
Stoner McWeeder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torremolinos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McWeeder to the mat! McWeeder manages to get full guard.
Torremolinos looking to pass the guard.
Torremolinos stands and steps away. McWeeder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeeder throws a series of punches but Torremolinos avoids them all with ease.
Torremolinos throws a lazy body kick
and McWeeder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Torremolinos's guard.
Torremolinos has a closed guard, preventing McWeeder from standing up.
Torremolinos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McWeeder controls the pace.
Torremolinos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torremolinos is trying to hold McWeeder in close to prevent damage but McWeeder has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torremolinos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McWeeder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McWeeder's back!
Torremolinos missing with strikes from the back.
Torremolinos tries to keep control of the position but McWeeder is staying busy.
McWeeder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Torremolinos wants to control but McWeeder is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWeeder looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McWeeder tries to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Torremolinos manages to miss with strikes from the back.
McWeeder tries to escape but Torremolinos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Torremolinos lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
McWeeder covering up well under a series of strikes from Torremolinos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stoner McWeeder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McWeeder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stoner McWeeder!
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